Sony SDT-9000 Series User manual

SDT-9000 Series
DDS-3 Tape Drive
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User's Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction. 2
Product Features.2
Precautions.3
Preparation. 4
Supplied Items. 4
Changing Form Factor.4
Installation.10
SCSI Connection / Setting the SCSI ID / Option Switches.10
Mounting Holes for 3.5“ Standard Height.11
Mounting Holes for 5.25" Half Height.12
Orientation.13
Operation.14
Location of 3 LEDs.14
LED Indication for Drive Status.15
Drive Operation.16
Emergency Cassette. Removal Procedure.17
Interface Implementation.18
Supported SCSI Messages.18
Supported SCSI Commands.18
Specification.19
Product Specifications.19
Third Party Support Contacts.21
Sony Contacts
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SDT-9000/BM DDS-3 Tape Drive
Conglatulation on your purchase of the Sony DDS-3 drive SDT-9000/BM.
This drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
technology. The SDT-9000/BM drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write,
an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDT-9000/BM drive stores data on tape using a standard format called DDS
(Digital Data Storage), DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-DC and DCLZ formats. These formats are used by
many other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of compatible tape drives.
The Sony SDT-9000/BM is fully READ and WRITE compatible with the DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS
and DDS-DC format tapes.
The SDT-9000/BM has the 5.25" Sony standard color bezel (default set) and can have the
5.25" AT-Gray or 3.5" Sony standard color bezel by replacing with the enclosed bezel.
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Introduction
Product Features
SDT-9000/BM
(With Data Compression)
Data Capacity
24 GB (typical)*
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
2.4 MB/sec (typical)*
• Supported Formats: DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS, DDS-DC and DCLZ
• High Burst Transfer Rate- 5MB/sec Asynchronous
10MB/sec Synchronous
• Large 2MB Buffer
• 3.5" Standard Height, 5.25“ Half Height
• Embedded SCSI Interface
• Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length
• Supports SCSI-2 Sequential-access Devices Command Set
• Read After Write (RAW)
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three Levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• Quick Search (200 times normal Read/Write speed)
• Random Read
• N-Group Write Option
• Dual Partition Option
• SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
Assuming 2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary since
compression is depending upon data type.
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Precautions
installation
Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
- high humidity
- high temperature
- mechanical shock and vibration
- direct sunlight
Operation
* Do not move the drive while it is operating. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
* Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from low to high in temperature. This
may cause water condensation to collect inside the drive. If the ambien
temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is turned on, wait at least one houi
before turning on the drive. If you attempt to operate the drive immediately after a
sudden increase in temperature, a malfunction may occur.
* Do not turn off the drive while a tape is inside the drive.
Transportation
* Keep the original packing materials for possible future shipments of the drive.
* Be sure to remove any tapes from drive prior to transportation. After removing the
drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packaging.
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Preparation _
Supplied Items
When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items.
Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.
• DDS Tape Drive (5.25' Half Height).1
• 3.5" Standard Height Front Panel (Sony Color).. 1
• 5.25" Half Height Front Panel (AT-Gray Color)... 1
• Data Cartridge. 1
• Cleaning Cartridge.1
• Warranty Card.1
• Installation Manual (This Guide).1
Changing Form Factor
SDT-9000/BM is originally pre-mounted with 5.25" side rails and a Sony white color front bezel.
A If you want to change from HH 5.25" to 3.5":
A-1 Remove side rails.
Remove four screws (a, b, c, d) securing the Side Rails (L, R) and then remove the Side Rails
(L, R).
Side Rail (R)
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